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AF08 HHS

2008 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,785 mi
Last recorded143,785 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 HHS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 143,785 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 137,921 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 137,788 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 131,596 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 126,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 120,422 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 120,422 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 107,903 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2018 96,206 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 82,904 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front cracking / perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads 3/4worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit would advise attention (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 82,904 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front cracking / perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads 3/4worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit would advise attention (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe come off jet (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 74,565 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 58,660 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 47,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 47,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,739 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 39,614 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 36,879 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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AF08 HHS is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 85,184 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF08 HHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF08 HHS registered?

AF08 HHS is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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